But when the misunderstanding in Chicago escalates into a threat on her life, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead to more than she ever could have dreamed. Jen Turano is the USA Today bestselling author of ten books and lives in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. Read 273 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Even though Gilbert is willing to propose marriage, Temperance is determined not to lose her newfound independence. Before they can discover who was behind her abduction, they're spotted alone together by a New York society matron, putting their reputations at risk. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend, Temperance. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend Temperance. Praise for the Apart From the Crowd series 'a true treat'- RT Book Reviews 'laugh-out-loud funny'- Library Journal 'fast-paced, festive, funny romance'- Booklist 'absolutely sparkles'- Publishers Weekly After years of hiding her true nature, Miss Temperance Flowerdew is finally enjoying freedom outside of the shadow of her relations, so the last thing she expected on her way to work was to be grabbed off the street by a stranger and put on a train bound for Chicago. Miss Temperance Flowerdew is on her way to work when a stranger suddenly grabs her off the street and sends her on a Chicago-bound train before she can figure out what happened.When Mr.

Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano